Face to Face Course 10:00 – 3:00 (Arrival and Registration between 09:30 and 09:55 for a 10:00 start
Course Description
This course offers a detailed exploration of sibling sexual abuse and how we can best support the children that have been harmed, the children that have caused the harm and their families. Participants will:
– Develop their understanding of definitions of sibling sexual abuse and it’s prevalence
– Understand how to identify signs and how children show us what’s happening to them
– Understand the key areas of assessing sibling relationships
– Develop their confidence in responding to concerns and understand the support pathways available to children and families
– Develop their practice skills in safety planning
– Explore how best to support families and managing communication and time spent with adult family members
-Develop their confidence in practising a whole family and recovery approach
How Much?
There is a cost to attend this course for all partner agencies including the statutory and voluntary sectors. Some agencies have a pre-paid funding arrangement with us meaning the cost of attendance is already covered. These are:
-Devon and Cornwall Police
-Plymouth City Council
-Devon Integrated Care Board
-City College Plymouth
-Livewell Southwest
-Plymouth Hospitals Trust
-All Children’s Centre’s
-All Childminders
-All Nursery/Pre-school Settings
If you don’t work for any of the above agencies or services the cost to attend is £85 per person.
Who Is The Course For?
This course is for all staff/volunteers across the multi-agency network who work with children, young people, parents/carers or adults and who could potentially contribute to identifying, assessing, planning, supporting and reviewing the needs of children and young people where sibling sexual abuse is an issue.
How Do I Book?
This training can be booked by using the Microsoft Forms link below and which includes the dates of avilable sessions. When booking, please ensure the details you enter are correct as it may delay your application form.
We aim to confirm your place via email within 5 business days of the application form being received by the PSCP, there can be a minor delay if we have a large number of applications come in at once. Please feel free to email if you are unsure on whether you have a place or not.
Sibling Sexual Abuse Training Application Form